Coming out (from @sixpegs blog)

I am from a typical Asian family where it can be hard to talk about sexuality openly, so I have never actually told my mother face-to-face about my sexual orientation. At first, I introduced A as a friend but I have never tried to hide or cover up whenever I go out with or meet up with A. Over time, I guess my mother realized that the way I treat A is different from how I treat my other female friends. I spoke to my cousin once and she told me about my Mom telling my aunts that I am going out with a girl now and my Mom said she just wants me to be happy. So yes, that was my way of sending the message across to my mother and knowing that she has accepted us. My aunts and extended family has been really supportive too. They always make an effort to include A in our family gatherings and get-togethers.